We all know that when your boyfriend gets down on one knee and ultimately becomes your fiance, he places a ring on your finger to symbolize this commitment. But which finger does the ring go on? Why, the ring finger, of course!
Any ring that implies a marriage or a commitment to marry should be worn on the left hand ring finger (you know, the one next to your pinky). You start with your engagement ring, then, when you are married, you can modify the engagement ring and it can become your wedding ring, or you can purchase another ring and wear it on top of the engagement ring. This implies the idea “the more diamonds (or stone of choice), the better!”
Now that you know what the ring finger is, it’s important to know how it originated. It’s very simple, and it started it Egypt. It was believed that a vital blood vessel ran from your heart to the ring finger on your left hand. Wearing a ring on your left hand symbolized true love. This particular vein was given the romantic name vena amore which translates to “vein of love.”
However, modern science has proven that there is no “vein of love” but it’s still a fun little tidbit.
So now you know what’s up with the ring finger!
Stacy
